FUN HOP

by Hedstrom

Product Features

• Great exercise-Builds coordination skills
• Tough heavy-gauge vinyl
• Ball deflates for easy storage
• Durable Grab'n grip handle
• Fun indoors and out

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00004SU7V
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,770 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review
Every child knows this much about evolution: somewhere, way, way back, we were kangaroos. All you need to satisfy the deep primal desire to get around by hopping is one of these big, heavy-gauge vinyl hopping balls. The slightly stippled surface of the blue vinyl provides plenty of grip, and the ball inflates to over 53 inches in circumference, so it can accommodate different sizes of human Roo. The best feature of this model is a large, solid, arch-shaped handle so that you can hang on across long stretches of rough outback. A pump is required. --Richard Farr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

169 of 170 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite year-round toy, December 28, 2001

By	Allison (Orange Park, FL United States) - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

Like most kids today, our two have more toys than they know what to do with, and they hardly ever play with most of them. The Fun Hop is one of the few exceptions--my children play with it daily (my daughter is 5 and my son is 3). They hop all over the house, and even use it to clean up (hey, it's more fun to "hop" stuff back to your room than to just carry it there!). Our only problem is that we only have one hopper, and they usually both want to hop on it. They are pretty good about sharing, but we will be buying a second one soon. The hopper is made of thick rubber and is very durable. In almost 2 years we've never had to add more air to it, so it is maintenance-free. There are no parts to lose, either, and the kids get a LOT of exercise playing with it. What a perfect toy! Get one for every kid in your house.

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have, August 14, 2002

By	K. Nish "Wild Girl Yonder" (Fairfield, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought one of these for my 10 year old son 6 years ago when he was 4. He still plays with it on a weekly basis. And in fact it is one of the few things that will get him out from behind his computer-so 5 stars for Physical Education. I have never had to re-inflate it or had any type of problems with it.

There are so few toys anymore that can hold a child's interest past the first few weeks, but this is definitely one. And it takes a LONG time to outgrow it. My two year old daughter is now starting on it, so I will be buying a second one soon.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lasting toy, November 6, 2002

By	S. Hicks (Powhatan, Va United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

I bought one of the Hedstrom Hoppers 2 Christmas's ago. The one we bought my daughter was the Tigger one that makes "bouncy" noises as they hop. At first I thought the kids just loved it because of the sounds, but I haven't replaced the batteries in about a year and it's the most used toy in the house. Children who visit go directly for it, my 6 year old loves it and my 8 year old still gets it out at least a few times a week. The children have never used this ball outside so I'm not sure how it does on rough terrain but inside it has lasted all this time never losing air. I agree with the recommendation of 5 years to start since this ball is big but I can't wait to see how long my children keep up with it. My 12 year old son still sneaks in a few bounces anytime he thinks he's not watched, but he's well past the 100 lb weight limit. I highly recommend this toy for someone who wants to give a child a gift that won't be left untouched within a few weeks. Elmos come and go but I still remember the fun I had on my big red bouncy ball from my youth.
PS- This is an excellent alternative to a pogo stick for a younger child.